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Editor’s blog: My top 5 travel highlights of 2012
I can’t believe 2012 is nearly over! It seems like yesterday that I was writing my packing list for my biggest adventure to date – climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro – and daydreaming of sunnier climes. Here are my top five travel highlights of 2012; the experiences and holidays that I cannot recommend enough.
Budget design hotel brand Motel One sets sights on UK
Motel One, a German budget design hotel brand, has revealed plans to expand into the UK market.
Ellie Simmonds launches Center Parcs water ride
Fresh from her triumph at the London Paralympic Games, golden girl Ellie Simmonds returned to where she first learnt to swim, Center Parcs Elveden Forest, to launch the new Tropical Cyclone water ride.
Top 5 quirky winter escapes
If you want to embrace the spirit of winter this year and have a Christmas holiday to remember, forget the annual jaunt to sunnier climes and instead opt for a magical escape to our pick of über-cool places to stay (literally!).
Take to the ice: Top 10 open-air ice rinks in the UK
Get your skates on and channel your inner Torvill or Dean at these open-air ice rinks around the UK – the perfect way to soak up the festive atmosphere this winter:
Majority of Brits ‘want more UK cruise departure ports’
Brits would go on more cruises if there were more cruise departure ports in the UK, research has shown.
Downton Abbey inspired day trips
Downton Abbey returned to our television screens this week (hooray!) for its third series.
Top 5 amazing mazes around the world
We’ve picked out five of the best a-maze-ing mazes around the world. Get ready to get lost!
Top 5 treehouse escapes
Who says treehouses are just for kids? Why not ‘branch out’ on your next holiday and experience staying in a treehouse – the ideal way to enjoy your surroundings.
Top 5 fun activity days out in the UK
Has Team GB’s success at the Olympic Games inspired you to be more active?
Explore England’s darker history
England is a country world-renowned for its history. But the country’s history is also peppered with tales of smuggling and witchcraft, piracy and ghostly hauntings, which lend a more sinister side to many of England’s popular destinations.
Gallery: Britain’s best beaches in pictures
With temperatures this weekend expected to nudge 30C, us Brits will be heading to the nearest beach in force to enjoy the glorious weather. On that note, here’s our pick of the best beaches in Britain:
Wet and wild in Wales
Pembrokeshire’s ancient and dramatic coastline is not just a haven for wildlife; it’s also a haven for the adventurous adrenaline junkie.
Hot spot: Linthwaite Country House Hotel
Travelbite editor Sarah Gibbons goes in search of the ideal ‘staycation’ in the Lake District and discovers another hotel ‘hot spot’– Linthwaite Country House Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere.
Competition: win a UK trip with Rabbie’s Small Group Tours
Travelbite has teamed up with Rabbie’s Small Group Tours to offer a lucky reader a two-day tour to the Cotswolds, Bath and Oxford for two people.
Out-of-London Olympic venues: Where to stay
With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games fast approaching, accommodation is at the top of many visitors’ to-do lists.
World Record attempt for the world’s highest tea party
Bmi, British Midland International, is today attempting a World Record for the highest tea party to celebrate a new onboard menu inspired by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Top 5 ‘telly-tourism’ destinations
There’s nothing like following in the footsteps of your favourite TV characters and visiting the destinations shown in the programme – but which are real and which are fake? See our top five ‘telly-tourism’ destinations below and find out!
Fun things to do at Easter with the family
From a Maya chocolate adventure to a dragon egg hunt in Warwick Castle, here’s our pick of what to see and do with the family this Easter.
UK breaks set to increase after APD tax rise
The controversial tax hike on Air Passenger Duty is set to boost holiday staycations in the UK, according to a survey by Blue Chip Holidays.
VisitEngland and Merlin Entertainments join forces
To coincide with English Tourism Week the UK and Europe’s biggest visitor attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments has linked with national tourist board, VisitEngland, to launch their first ever joint marketing campaign.
Bournemouth crowned the UK’s best beach destination
Bournemouth was crowned the UK’s best beach destination at the Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Beach Destinations Awards.
London 2012: what will the impact be on UK tourism?
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games promises to be one of the most significant – and spectacular – events in London’s history.
Seaside savings in North Devon
Couples visiting North Devon’s seaside resorts in March can pick up a saving through Marsdens Cottage Holidays.
Britain's first National Tourism Week launches in March
Britain’s first ever National Tourism Week is launching on March 8th, celebrating British tourism with a range of events, festivals and special money-saving offers.
